Operating Room Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Post Graduate Course in Perioperative Nursing required
• 1-3 years OR experience
• Current BCLS
• Current certificate in ACLS & PALS or willingness to obtain
• Post Anesthetic Care Nursing certificate/course or willingness to obtain
• Satisfactory performance and attendance required
• Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date
• Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Must complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment prior to being hired

Nice To Haves

• BScN an asset
• Membership in RNAO and CNA is an asset

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive nursing care within the OR, Endoscopy Suite, Day Surgery, and Recovery Room.
• Prepared to work in all areas of Surgical Suite (Operating Room Scrub and Circulating, Endoscopy, Day Surgery, Post Anaesthetic Care Unit) on a rotating basis.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Proven organizational and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to function as an effective interdisciplinary team member.
• Ability to assume a leadership/charge role.
• Understanding of evidence based practice and standards of Operating Room nursing.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and willingness to actively participate in departmental educational activities.

Benefits

• Groves Memorial Community Hospital strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.
• Groves Memorial Community Hospital is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.